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Economic boost: Rep. Shagaya uplifts constituents with ‘KEKE IRORUN’ initiative

Representing Ilorin West/Asa Federal Constituency, Honourable Muktar Tolani Shagaya has launched the “KEKE IRORUN” initiative, aimed at fostering economic growth and tackling unemployment in the region. Addressing the beneficiaries during the flag off of the scheme, Shagaya’s team leader, Alhaji Muftau Akanbi Oke said that the innovative program provides tricycles and essential documentation to chosen…

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Special Report | Struggling against the tide: In Kwara, recurrent flooding is shattering livelihoods, threatening food security

By: Sukari Mohammed Residents of Lanle village in Pategi Local Government Area are predominantly rice farmers. Their forebearers cultivated the land and reaped bountiful harvests in abundance. However, in recent years, they have faced a devastating blow from the recurrent floods of River Eche, which ravage their farmlands. This catastrophe has left many of them…

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Special Report | Dreamed, aspired, but cut short: The journey of a 41-year-old sickle cell patient

By: Mujeebat Adewole Ahmed Abdullah, a 41-year-old patient with sickle cell disease, shared his personal experience of living with the life-threatening illness since birth. He described the daily challenges and setbacks he faced as a result of his condition, revealing how the disease impacted his family and everyday life. Abdullah, a father of three, talked…

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Breaking: Senator Rafiu Ibrahim is dead

Renowned PDP stalwart, Senator Rafiu Adebayo Ibrahim, has sadly passed away after battling illness for several months. Born on December 12, 1966, Senator Ibrahim served as a distinguished senator representing Kwara South Senatorial District in the 8th National Assembly of Nigeria. Throughout his tenure, he chaired the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance, and other Financial…

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Court to decide fate on Kwara Gov’s aide vs. National Pilot case on Monday

On Monday, the revenue court in Ilorin will convene to address the legal dispute between Mandate International Publications Nigeria Limited, publishers of the National Pilot Newspapers, and Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s Aide on New Media, Mr. Olayinka Fafoluyi. The governor’s aide initiated a direct criminal complaint against the media outlet and one of its reporters. During…

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Fact Check: False! Saudi Arabia has not joined the US, UK in shooting down Iranian drones/missiles targeting Israel

Claim: Saudi Arabia and Jordan have now joined the US and UK in shooting down Iranian suicide drones and missiles aimed at Israel, as reported by Al Arabiya. Fact: The claim that Saudi Arabia and Jordan have joined the US and UK in shooting down Iranian suicide drones and missiles aimed at Israel is partly…

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Legal community mourns as Kwara Governor extends condolences for Justice Belgore

The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Justice Ahmad Olanrewaju Belgore (retired), describing him as a great jurist and patriot. Justice Belgore, who recently retired as the presiding Justice of the Ilorin Division of the Court of Appeal, passed away on Tuesday night, leaving behind a legacy of…

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Eid Mubarak: Oyabambi stresses importance of continuing Ramadan’s spirit of sacrifice, worship

Otunba ADETUNJI Oyabambi, a philanthropist based in the US, extends warm greetings to Muslim faithfuls as they celebrate Eid-el-Fitr this year. He emphasizes the importance of embracing love and forgiveness, echoing the values demonstrated during the sacred month of Ramadan. In a personally signed statement, Oyabambi, who chairs Halfem Nigeria LTD, stated that Ramadan is…

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BBC school report: ‘Stop blaming past govt for your failure’, PDP dares Kwara Govt to publish UBEC fund accessed

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has issued a stern challenge to the Kwara State Government following its response to the BBC documentary shedding light on the dire conditions of Kankan LGEA School, Asa LGA. In a press statement released on Friday – obtained by The Informant247 – the PDP criticized the government’s…

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We are still fixing resources misappropriated by PDP officials – Kwara Commissioner speaks on BBC’s school report

Kwara State Commissioner for Communications, Mrs. Bola Olukoju, has stated that the government is committed to rectifying resources misappropriated by previous PDP officials. The Commissioner’s statement – obtained by The Informant247 – come in response to a BBC report spotlighting deficiencies in local school infrastructure, particularly focusing on the Kankan LGEA School in Asa local…

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Loan scheme: Saliu Mustapha rejoices with students, hails Tinubu

Senator Saliu Mustapha, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Production Services, and Rural Development, has applauded President Bola Tinubu for signing the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2024, into law. In response to the bill’s signing, Senator Mustapha expressed his support for President Tinubu’s decision, citing their shared…

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Salman Shagaya Foundation brings relief with motorized boreholes to rural-urban communities

Bringing a wave of relief and joy to hundreds of residents across Ilorin West and Asa Local Government Areas, the Salman Shagaya Foundation has unveiled its “Water Sustainability Project,” providing motorized boreholes to improve access to clean drinking water in the region. Communities in focus for this phase of the initiative include Taiwo Area, Egbejila…

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Gov Abdulrazaq’s aide lambasts Kwara PDP’s response to defections, labels it disrespectful

The Senior Special Assistant to the Kwara State Governor on Communications, Ibraheem Abdullateef, has criticized the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for its handling of recent defections, stating that the party’s response mirrors a culture of disrespect. Abdullateef called attention to the defections of Saheed Adebisi Adeyemi and Lateef Aremu from the PDP to the All…

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